Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing upper steering column trim

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Interion equipment / Compartments/covers / Removing and installing upper steering column trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-

Removing

–	Release locking lever of steering wheel positioner.

–	Pull out steering wheel completely, push it down and fix it in place.

–	Release gap cover for dash panel insert from mountings on dash panel insert -arrows A- using removal wedge -3409-.

–	Release upper steering column trim -1- from mountings of lower steering column trim -arrow B- and -arrow C-. To do this, turn steering wheel accordingly.

–	Detach upper steering column trim from lower steering column trim and remove it together with gap cover for dash panel insert.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Removing and installing upper steering column trim

Removing and installing dash panel insert trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required Removal wedge -3409- ...

Removing and installing lower steering column trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- ...

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